Interviewing older adults – whether as victims of crime or witnesses to events – is a complex investigative task. Age alone does not determine vulnerability, but many older adults experience sensory, cognitive, health, social, emotional, and contextual influences that can affect how they understand, recall, and communicate information. Investigators must balance the need for accurate information gathering with the need to protect the dignity and wellbeing of older people.
When Conduct Crosses the Line: Alcohol, Sexual Behaviour and Public Sector Accountability
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When Conduct Crosses the Line: Alcohol, Sexual Behaviour and Public Sector Accountability Work-related social functions are a long-standing feature of local government and public sector
